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August 31, 2008Coushatta Tribe closes casino due to hurricaneThe Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana shut down its casino on Sunday morning out of precaution for Hurricane Gustav. The closing of the Coushatta Casino Resort is temporary. The tribe plans to reopen the facility once the storm passes and conditions...August 29, 2008Pojoaque Pueblo considers use for old racetrackAfter being denied a New Mexico gaming license, Pojoaque Pueblo will debate what to do with a former racetrack. The tribe wanted to operate slot machines at the Downs at Santa Fe. But the state Racing Commission rejected the tribe's...Mohegan Tribe won't let economy derail casinoBusiness hasn't been the greatest for the Mohegan Tribe in the past few months but that didn't stop a $925 million expansion of the Mohegan Sun Casino. The tribe debuts the Casino of the Wind expansion today, amid dwindling...August 28, 2008Soo Tribe's commercial casino debuts expansionThe Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is debuting an expansion of its commercial casino in Detroit, Michigan, today. The tribe has been operating Greektown Casino in a temporary space. The facility's permanent home is now ready for...August 27, 2008Mohegan Tribe to debut $925M casino expansionThe Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will debut the first phase of a $925 million expansion of the Mohegan Sun Casino on Friday. The 64,000-square-foot Casino of the Wind includes more than 650 slot machines and 28 table games. Poker will...August 26, 2008Seneca Nation to expand off-reservation casinoThe Seneca Nation of New York is expanding one of its off-reservation casinos. The tribe will add 200 more rooms to the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel in Niagara Falls. The project is expected to be complete in mid-2009. The...Quapaw Tribe to work on roads around new casinoThe commission in Cherokee County, Kansas, approved the Quapaw Tribe's plans to improve roads around its new casino. The $301 million Downstream Casino Resort opened in July. It's located in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. The tribe plans to...August 25, 2008Prairie Island Tribe opens $50M casino expansionThe Prairie Island Indian Community of Minnesota debuted a $50 million expansion of its casino on Friday. The tribe renovated and expanded the hotel at the Treasure Island Resort and Casino. A family entertainment center, bowling facility, event center...August 20, 2008Tulalip Tribes debut $130M hotel next to casinoThe Tulalip Tribes of Washington held a grand opening for its $130 million hotel. The 12-story, 370-room hotel features 30,000 square-feet of meeting space and a 14,000-square-foot spa. It's part of the Tulalip Resort Casino. "We had the desire...August 18, 2008Nottawaseppi Huron Band sees future in casinoThe Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians is banking on a casino to create new opportunities for the Michigan tribe. Nearly half of the adult members of the tribe are unemployed. But some are now finding work on the...August 14, 2008Nottawaseppi Huron casino on the fast trackThe Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians is moving quickly to complete its long-delayed casino in Michigan. The tribe began work on the FireKeepers Casino in May. Construction of the 236,000 square-foot facility is expected to cost $115 million. "It...August 13, 2008Oregon tribes expand casinos amid economic woesTribes in Oregon aren't letting concerns about the economy affect their casino plans even though the downturn is definitely having an affect on business. The Coquille Tribe spent $40 million to add a hotel and slot machines to the Mill...Thousands attend opening of Pojoaque casinoThousands of people flocked to the "soft" opening of the new casino owned by Pojoaque Pueblo in northern New Mexico. Some people found the $245 million Buffalo Thunder Resort too overwhelming. "It's so big, it's obscene. This belongs in...Eastern Cherokees consider Class II facilityThe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians might open a Class II facility on its reservation in North Carolina. The tribe is studying potential sites for the casino. A decision could come by the end of the year, Chief Michell Hicks...Stillaguamish Tribe sees boost in casino businessDespite the downturn in the economy, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington says business at its casino is doing well. The Angel of the Winds Casino sees about 800,000 visitors a year and will top that this year. The boost...August 12, 2008Quechan elders continue fight against casinoElders of the Quechan Nation are still trying to stop their tribe from opening a casino near a sacred site. Construction is already underway at the $200 million facility near Pine Knob in Arizona. Tribal members approved the facility in...Layoffs at Little Traverse Bay Bands casinoThe Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is laying off as many as 100 full-time and part-time employees at its casino in Michigan. The downturn in the economy has affected the Odawa Casino Resort. "We were ultimately forced...Lac du Flambeau casino in Mississippi set to openA Mississippi casino boat being backed by the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa of Wisconsin is on track for an opening in early 2009. The tribe is a partner in the Grand Soleil Casino Resort in Natchez,...August 5, 2008Soo Tribe's casino in Detroit to open August 29The commercial casino that is majority owned by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will open on August 29, earlier than anticipated. The Greektown Casino in Detroit has been operating in a temporary facility and tribe has...August 4, 2008Pojoaque Pueblo readies biggest expansion everPojoaque Pueblo in northern New Mexico is getting ready to open what will be the biggest gaming facility in the state. The Buffalo Thunder Resort debuts August 12. The $245 million facility features a casino, a Hilton-branded hotel, a...July 31, 2008Soo Tribe announces layoffs of casino employeesThe Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians plans to lay off about two percent of its workforce. Chairman Joe McCoy said the tribe's financial situation forced the reduction. "Unfortunately, over the years, millions in tribal reserves has been dwindled...July 30, 2008Nottawaseppi Huron casino set for 2009 openingThe Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Pottawatomi Indians says its casino in Michigan will open in the summer of 2009. The $300 million, 236,000 square-foot FireKeepers Casino is located near Battle Creek. It will include two restaurants, a coffee shop...Choctaw Nation breaks ground on $12.3M casinoThe Choctaw Nation broke ground on a $12.3 million casino near McAlester, Oklahoma. The 35,000-square-foot facility will house 700 gaming machines and table games. It will employ about 100 people. The casino is expected to open by April 2009. Get...July 29, 2008Pokagon Band nears one-year anniversary of casinoThe Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is about to mark the one-year anniversary of its casino in Michigan. The Four Winds Casino opened to the public on August, 2, 2007. The facility brings in about $24 million a month. The...July 25, 2008Mohegan Tribe opens casino expansion next monthThe Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will open the $925 million expansion of its casino on August 29. The Casino of the Wind project adds 1.4 million square-feet to the Mohegan Sun Casino. Poker will be returning to the facility...July 24, 2008Colville Tribes halt construction on $25M casinoThe Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington halted work on a $25 million casino. Construction began a little over a week ago but was stopped when human remains were discovered on the site in Omak. Tribal leaders met...Auburn Rancheria starts work on casino expansionThe United Auburn Indian Community of California broke ground on a casino expansion that analysts say could cost up to $1 billion. The tribe opened the Thunder Valley Casino in 2003. The facility has been highly successful and will...Navajo Nation makes plans for second casinoThe Navajo Nation Council approved $650,000 for the tribe's second casino. The facility will be located in Tse Daa Kaan, New Mexico. The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise will use the money to buy a modular building for a Class II...July 17, 2008Twenty-Nine Palms Band delays casino workThe Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has delayed construction of its casino due to the discovery of an endangered species. The tribe was moving forward with plans for the Nuwu Casino Resort and RV Park when tortoises were found...July 14, 2008Witchcraft concerns halt Navajo casino workConcerns over witchcraft have halted construction on the first Navajo Nation casino, The Gallup Independent reports. Some soil from an archaeological site was apparently used as fill at the $22 million Fire Rock Casino near Gallup, New Mexico. That... |
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